Mobility has become a basic function of technology.
Our district takes advantage of this mobility by providing access to iPod Touches and iPads
What’s an iPad/iPod Touch?
Technically speaking: It is like a computer, but does not have the same operating system as a computer. It is like a smart phone, but without the ability to call like a phone.
Instructionally speaking: It is a book, an easel, a game, a textbook - all in one. It’s creativity, practice, fun - all in one.
Explore the world of mobility by checking out a class set of iPod Touches! How can I check out one iPod Touch to explore prior to checking out a class set? There are a few iPod Touches that are available for check out at each building for a 2 week duration. Email Kendra Shattuck at kshattuck@hartlake.org
How are apps chosen? 1. We check for 4 things. We check the educational value - content or strategy based; we check for access of others to our students and additional account creation for safety; we check the age rating for inappropriate content; and we check for copyright distribution
How are the iPod Touches set up? Our library department uses a district iTunes account to install apps onto the iPod Touches. Apple does not have a way for districts to manage accounts. To stay in compliance with CIPA, we enable Restrictions. That means we block You Tube and the iTunes Store. Recently, inappropriate content has become available in the Apps Store and so we had to block this feature.
How do I check out iPod Touches for class use? Each school has a calendar on First Class to sign up for use. It is located in your school conference area in a file called Resources. When you add an event to make a request, include how many iPod Touches you want to use. When you want to schedule, you'll need to check the calendar to see what's available.
How long can I check iPod Touches out for classroom use? You can check out any amount for 1 day to 2 weeks for full day use only, not by the hour.
If I find an app that I'd like to use, how do I get it onto the iPod Touches/iPads? Send your request to Kendra Shattuck, Sue Klopp or Therese Jilek. We review it under the 4 conditions mentioned above. If the app is free, we will sync it to the devices. If the app has a cost, approval from Department Head or Principal is needed.
WARNING: We can't disable the ability for students to set a passcode. If a student sets a passcode, no one can use that Touch until that student is found and the passcode is removed.
There are many to choose from and the list keeps growing! See attached for list of apps. A library by School is coming soon. If an apps costs money, we are
Our district takes advantage of this mobility by providing access to iPod Touches and iPads
What’s an iPad/iPod Touch?
Technically speaking: It is like a computer, but does not have the same operating system as a computer. It is like a smart phone, but without the ability to call like a phone.
Metaphorically speaking: It is like a bicycle is a toy to a child. It is fun. You can play. It will take you everywhere to want to go. *Reference from Steve Dembo @ __http://www.teach42.com/2010/12/28/the-ipad-is-the-bicycle-of-the-digital-age/__
Instructionally speaking:
It is a book, an easel, a game, a textbook - all in one.
It’s creativity, practice, fun - all in one.
Explore the world of mobility by checking out a class set of iPod Touches!
How can I check out one iPod Touch to explore prior to checking out a class set?
There are a few iPod Touches that are available for check out at each building for a 2 week duration.
Email Kendra Shattuck at kshattuck@hartlake.org
How are apps chosen?
1. We check for 4 things. We check the educational value - content or strategy based; we check for access of others to our students and additional account creation for safety; we check the age rating for inappropriate content; and we check for copyright distribution
How are the iPod Touches set up?
Our library department uses a district iTunes account to install apps onto the iPod Touches. Apple does not have a way for districts to manage accounts. To stay in compliance with CIPA, we enable Restrictions. That means we block You Tube and the iTunes Store. Recently, inappropriate content has become available in the Apps Store and so we had to block this feature.
How do I check out iPod Touches for class use?
Each school has a calendar on First Class to sign up for use. It is located in your school conference area in a file called Resources. When you add an event to make a request, include how many iPod Touches you want to use. When you want to schedule, you'll need to check the calendar to see what's available.
How long can I check iPod Touches out for classroom use?
You can check out any amount for 1 day to 2 weeks for full day use only, not by the hour.
If I find an app that I'd like to use, how do I get it onto the iPod Touches/iPads?
Send your request to Kendra Shattuck, Sue Klopp or Therese Jilek. We review it under the 4 conditions mentioned above. If the app is free, we will sync it to the devices. If the app has a cost, approval from Department Head or Principal is needed.
WARNING:
We can't disable the ability for students to set a passcode. If a student sets a passcode, no one can use that Touch until that student is found and the passcode is removed.
There are many to choose from and the list keeps growing!
See attached for list of apps. A library by School is coming soon. If an apps costs money, we are
Additional resources to find Apps:
A list of Education Apps on iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/genre/mobile-software-applications/id6017?mt=8
Blog that posts info about different apps
http://ipadforkids.com/
Plethora of iPad app resources:
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2012/08/the-top-educational-ipad-apps-every.html
The iPad as a Tool for Children’s Creativity
http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2011/01/the-ipad-a-tool-for-childrens-creativity/
50 Educational Apps for the iPod Touch
http://www.utechtips.com/2009/11/03/50-educational-apps-for-the-ipod-touch/
36 Interesting Ways to use an iPad in Your Classroom
http://edudemic.com/2010/12/the-ultimate-guide-to-using-ipads-in-the-classroom/
How to Design for Learning
When choosing an app, think about some of these questions?
Excellent Presentation Notes from Sue Gorman and Chad Kafka
http://goo.gl/V8GkL
Keith Mountin's Presentation
http://www.mountin.us